Using iNaturalist to Contribute Your Nature Observations to Science by Matthew Earl Boone, Mathieu Basille

“…Users can use the iNaturalist ap to plan community projects and bioblitzes and learn more about species identification and biodiversity. In this 5-page fact sheet, authors Matthew Earl Boone and Mathieu Basille explain how observations are vetted and used and give a step by step guide to get started! …”
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Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Monogeneans by Deborah B. Pouder, Eric W. Curtis, Roy P. Yanong

“…The information provided in this guide is not intended to be a complete, detailed description of each parasite or parasite group and its characteristics but rather is intended to assist in the visual identification of some of the most common species or groups of parasites seen in freshwater fish. …”
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Livistona chinensis: Chinese Fan Palm by Timothy K. Broschat

“…Because of its gracefully drooping leaf segment tips, this species is sometimes called the “fountain palm”. Young specimens are slow to form a trunk, which has led to the unfortunate practice of planting these palms close together as a ground cover. …”
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A Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) by Maria C. Carrasquilla, Phillip E. Kaufman

“…Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. …”
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Weed Management in Pastures and Rangeland—2017 by Brent A. Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell

“…Good pasture management involves the proper choice of the forage species and variety, an adequate fertility program, controlled grazing management, and pest management (weeds, insects, and diseases). …”
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Commercial Availability of Predatory Mites by Silvia I. Rondon, James F. Price, Oscar E. Liburd, Roger Francis, Daniel J. Cantliffe

“… Predatory mites such as Neoseiulus californicus McGregor (Fig. 1) and Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot (Fig. 2) feed on important fruits and ornamental pests such as the twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch), broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus (Stenotarsonemus) latus Banks), cyclamen mite (Tarsonemus pallidus L.), and other mite species. These predatory mites are associated with several agricultural cropping systems including strawberries, raspberries, roses, grapes, citrus, ornamentals, and vegetables. …”
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Breaking Seed Dormancy in Tamarind (<i>Tamarindus Indica</i>) A Case Study of Gombe Local Government Area by ZA Abubakar, A Muhammad

“…Results of this research may serve as useful information in the production and improvement of the tree species, as knowledge on seed germination requirements is a critical factor in seedlings production…”
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Establishment of Silvopasture in Existing Pastures by Jarek Nowak, Alan Long, Ann Blount

“…Another possible scenario is to thin existing timber stands and plant or seed forage species among the remaining trees. This publication discusses establishment of silvopastoral systems in existing improved pastures. …”
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Filling gaps in the southern range of the Endangered Chacoan Peccary, Parachoerus wagneri (Rusconi, 1930) (Artiodactyla, Tayassuidae), in Argentina by Matias Wajner, Francis Merlo, Daihana Argibay, Fernando Zamudio

“…These findings confirm the presence of this species in strategic areas of its distribution and provide evidence of potential connection between northern and southern populations in Argentina. …”
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Guava Fruit Fly, Anastrepha striata Schiner (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., Thomas R. Fasulo

“… Anastrepha striata Schiner is one of the most common species of fruit flies throughout most of its range. …”
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2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Postbloom Fruit Drop by Natalia A. Peres, Megan M. Dewdney

“…PFD, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum acutatum, affects all species and cultivars of citrus, but severity on a given cultivar varies according to the time of bloom in relation to rainfall. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“… Western flower thrips transmit the carmovirus Pelargonium flower break virus (PFBV), the ilarvirus Tobacco streak virus (TSV), the tospoviruses Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus (CSNV), Groundnut ringspot virus (GRSV), Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), Tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV), and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). This species is primarily a flower feeder, so most damage would be expected on the flower or fruit. …”
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Cotton Stainer, Dysdercus suturellus (Herrich Schaeffer) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) by Frank W. Mead, Thomas R. Fasulo

“… Four species of "cotton stainers," also known as "red bugs," are known from Florida. …”
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Evolution, culture, and Care for Betta splendens by Craig A. Watson, Matt DiMaggio, Jeffery E. Hill, Quenton M. Tuckett, Roy P. Yanong

“…Today’s commercial bettas are selected for bright colors as well as elaborate fins because the ornamental hobby is the main market for this species. This 5-page fact sheet written by Craig Watson, Matthew DiMaggio, Jeffrey Hill, Quenton Tuckett, and Roy Yanong and published by School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences explains how to grow and care for these beautiful and fascinating fishes. …”
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Biology and Management of Spanish Needles (Bidens spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Khamare, Stephen Christoper Marble, Shawn T. Steed, Nathan S. Boyd

“… All eight species of Bidens in Florida are commonly referred to as Spanish needles or beggar-ticks. …”
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2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Black Spot by Megan M. Dewdney, Timothy S. Schubert, Mark R. Estes, Pamela D. Roberts, Natalia A. Peres

“…Black spot can affect all commercial citrus species and cultivars commonly grown in Florida. This 7-page fact sheet is part of the 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Melon Thrips, Thrips palmi Karny by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“… Melon thrips transmits Calla lily chlorotic spot virus (CCSV), Groundnut bud necrosis virus (GBNV), Melon yellow spot virus (MYSV), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), and Watermelon silver mottle virus (WSMoV). This species is primarily a foliage feeder (except in pepper and eggplant, where flowers are more preferred). …”
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Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Leslie Rios, James E. Maruniak

“…Since that time, this species has spread rapidly throughout the eastern states, including all of Florida's 67 counties (O'Meara 1997). …”
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How Red Tides Impact Manatees by Brittany Hall-Scharf, Armando J. Ubeda

“… One of Florida's keystone species, manatees help to maintain healthy coastal and riverine ecosystems and are economically important for many coastal communities. …”
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Herbicide Resistant Weeds by Curtis R. Rainbolt, Brent A. Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell, Greg E. MacDonald

“…Herbicide tolerance is the inherent ability of a species to survive following a herbicide treatment. …”
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